Statement
after the Meeting of the Secretary General with Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan
in Davos

24 January, 2004

The Secretary-General was encouraged by the constructive exchange he had
today with the Prime Minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the subject of
Cyprus, in which the Prime Minister indicated his government's strong desire for
the Turkish Cypriots to resume talks with the Greek Cypriots with a view to
resolving outstanding issues by 1 May.

The Secretary-General told the Prime Minister he would study his position
carefully. He also indicated that his good offices were still open if the
parties were to demonstrate the will to conclude, with UN assistance, an
agreement, including the holding of referenda, by 1 May.